Fujifilm A170 vs Ricoh CX4
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Fujifilm A170 vs Ricoh CX4 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 32-96mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 140g - 93 x 60 x 27mm
- Announced July 2009
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 205g - 102 x 59 x 29mm
- Announced August 2010
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Below is a extensive analysis of the Fujifilm A170 and Ricoh CX4, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Ricoh. The resolution of the Fujifilm A170 (10MP) and the CX4 (10MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe Fujifilm A170 was introduced 13 months prior to the CX4 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm A170 grades vs the CX4 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix A170 and Ricoh CX4. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm A170 Gallery and Ricoh CX4 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm A170 over the Ricoh CX4
| Fujifilm A170 | CX4 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Fujifilm A170
| CX4 | Fujifilm A170 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | August 2010 | July 2009 | More recent by 13 months | |
| Manual focus | Very exact focus | |||
| Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
| Display resolution | 920k | 230k | Sharper display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm A170 and Ricoh CX4
| Fujifilm A170 | CX4 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
| Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
| Touch friendly display | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
Fujifilm A170 vs Ricoh CX4 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm A170 provides physical measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Ricoh CX4 has sizing of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).
Compare the Fujifilm A170 and Ricoh CX4 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm A170 compared to the CX4.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm A170 and CX4 is 94 and 92 respectively.
Fujifilm A170 vs Ricoh CX4 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very hard to picture the gap between sensor measurements only by reading specs. The graphic underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm A170 and CX4.
All in all, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of images but you may want to take the production date of the products into consideration. The older Fujifilm A170 is going to be behind in sensor technology.
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Fujifilm A170 vs Ricoh CX4 Specifications
| Fujifilm FinePix A170 | Ricoh CX4 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | FujiFilm | Ricoh |
| Model type | Fujifilm FinePix A170 | Ricoh CX4 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Announced | 2009-07-22 | 2010-08-19 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | Smooth Imaging Engine IV |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Max resolution | 3664 x 2748 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 32-96mm (3.0x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/3.5-5.6 |
| Macro focusing range | 5cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 920k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 8 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1400 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 5.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.50 m | 4.00 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 140g (0.31 lbs) | 205g (0.45 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 93 x 60 x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery ID | - | DB-100 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch price | $80 | $211 |